SpaceX's Starlink, the satellite broadband service, is on the verge of launching in India as the final approval from the authorities is imminent. Here's a rundown of what's at stake:
Elon Musk's company, Starlink, is on the brink of receiving final regulatory approval to commence satellite internet services in India. The expected operational start is within the next two months.
Starlink has been making steady progress in India since beginning beta testing around mid-2022. By late 2022 to early 2023, the company opened pre-orders and started expanding service across multiple Indian states. Over the course of 2023 and into 2024, Starlink increased coverage in both urban and rural areas, enhancing network capacity and speeds. As of mid-2025, Starlink is commercially available across most parts of India, with ongoing efforts to improve network infrastructure and customer support.
Pricing Details
The Starlink user terminal (dish + Wi-Fi router) typically costs around ₹59,990 to ₹69,000 in India. This is a one-time upfront fee. The basic Starlink internet plan generally costs about ₹4,999 to ₹5,499 per month for unlimited internet with no data caps. Business plans, which come with higher speeds and priority support, can cost upwards of ₹15,000 or more per month. Some installation or shipping fees may apply depending on location and distributor.
Service Highlights
Internet speeds with Starlink may vary depending on location, but typical download speeds range from 50 Mbps to 150 Mbps. Latency usually ranges between 20 to 40 ms, suitable for most online activities including video calls and light gaming. India’s vast rural and remote regions stand to benefit significantly due to limited terrestrial internet infrastructure.
It is important to note that without security clearance, Starlink cannot commercially launch its services, even if all other licences are in place. The company has secured its Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India, making it the third company to do so. Upon signing a draft authorisation document issued by IN-SPACe, Starlink will receive the final approval by countersigning it.
Starlink still needs to meet several security and technical requirements to begin operations in India. Once the infrastructure is ready, Starlink will need to demonstrate that its systems are working properly to receive final security clearance. If operations begin, the average internet speed is expected to be around 100 Mbps.
For the latest updates or precise state-wise availability and pricing, it's best to check Starlink’s official Indian website or authorized distributors, as prices and coverage continue to evolve rapidly. There are no reported data usage limits for Starlink's monthly plans in India.
Science advances as Starlink, Elon Musk's company, delves into space-and-astronomy with the deployment of satellite internet services, relying on technology to enhance connectivity, especially in India's vast rural and remote regions. With final regulatory approval anticipated in the next two months, Starlink anticipates a significant improvement in average internet speed to approximately 100 Mbps, due to the successful integration of their satellite technology.
